amerBetter late than never! Earlier today, Congress sent legislation finalizing Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations to the president’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law shortly. Despite very strict limits on total domestic …

In any normal year, spring can be a very busy time in Congress as advocates for nearly every federal program make their case to legislators. In case you haven’t heard, this is not a normal year. The tension, the uncertainty, and the stakes …

Will you chip in $10 today to help us defend these vital agencies? As we’ve previously reported, President Trump has proposed in his preliminary FY 2018 budget to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National …

Last week, we reported on the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget outline, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the National …

A record-breaking 380 museum advocates are on their way to Washington, D.C. to make the case that museums are essential community assets that bolster local economies and play a vital role in lifelong learning. Advocates will receive policy …

Yesterday, we witnessed a peaceful transfer of power to a new administration. Now comes the governing, policymaking, and setting of federal budget priorities. Now is when our work begins in earnest. In the coming weeks, President Trump …

Registration for Museums Advocacy Day 2017 closes just one week from today, on Monday, January 23. Have you reserved your seat? Register Now* *Are you from Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Utah or …

We are preparing for a year that will be filled with challenges to federal support for museums. Museums Advocacy Day—Feb. 27-28—is an ideal time to advocate for museums. We invite the entire museum field to participate. Here are some …